AMX Launches EpicaDG:
New AutoPatch™
Fiber Optic Matrix Switching Line

Within 10 days of acquiring AutoPatch, AMX launched the company’s first fiber optic switcher, which converts digital and analog high-resolution video inputs to multiple video formats simultaneously.

Federal, state and local government, along with private sector organizations, are increasingly adopting fiber optic networks because of the significant advantages they offer over other paths of communication.

The new AutoPatch EpicaDG was designed specifically for large audio/video (A/V) installations, such as Command and Control of Network Operations Centers, needing to distribute highly-sensitive, mission-critical information over fiber.

“A very large federal agency first approached us about a need they had for incredibly-secure, lightning-fast, no fail signal switching. After determining a significant market need for such a product, we developed the underlying digital technology behind the EpicaDG, which we believe is unique to our industry,” said Robert Noble, AMX chief technology officer. “The EpicaDG is the only switcher providing common signal transport and conversion for all major video signal standards. This new product family will break all the rules of matrix switching, because it eliminates the need for individual signal paths for each video format – now it’s anything in, anything out.”

The EpicaDG converts digital and analog high-resolution video inputs out to multiple video formats simultaneously. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) and Fiber Input/Output (I/O) boards are available today, while analog video, Standard Definition Serial Digital Interface (SD-SDI), and High Definition Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) are scheduled for release in Q1 2007. All the boards will be available in custom configurations from as small as 16x16, all the way up to 144x144.

The EpicaDG offers remote front panel control, along with an RS-232 port for communicating with an AMX or other manufacturers’ control system. Additional features of the EpicaDG include advanced system self-diagnostics, redundant power supplies, groupings, and presets.

AMX offers a full line of compatible fiber transmission modules to complete the installation package.